Shoe Making The Boot Short Course

Course description

This boot making course will start with an introduction to using a variety of industrial machines that will be used throughout the duration of the course. You'll be taken through foot anatomy in relation to the size fitting system and be introduced to a choice of contemporary last and heel options to construct your boot. You'll have a choice between making a men's or women's Chelsea boot, or a women's high leg zipped boot.

Once you have chosen your style, you'll move onto creating a pattern, before being shown how to cut and sectionalize all the individual pieces of the patterns. The tutor will demonstrate the skills needed to identify the different upper materials and hand cutting techniques as well as explaining the many methods of shaping, forming and stitching involved in constructing a completed pair of boots.

Please note:

While every effort will be made to meet your size requirements, please be aware that it may not always be possible to make the shoe in your desired size. This is a shoe making course and not a design course therefore the shoe style you make will be determined by the capabilities of the studio. We provide the leather for your boot.

Level:

Beginners. You should have an interest in the subject area and a desire to learn but no previous experience is required.

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way thats crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Shop in our college shops for any materials you might need
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Receive feedback and critique on your assignments
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.

Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older.

Booking:

Your course place is confirmed once you have booked online using a credit or debit card. There is no deadline for booking. Places are offered on a first come, first served basis, and all courses have a maximum number of students. We suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.

Cordwainers:

London College of Fashion joined forces with the world-renowned Cordwainers College in 2000, forming a union of unique specialist expertise in footwear and accessories. This collaboration has broadened LCFs portfolio of specialist courses and since its formation has trained some of Londons most interesting shoe designers.